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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,235.20, 472,852.80 and 289,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,235.20, 472,852.80 and 289,430.40 is: 434,145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,235.20 : 472,852.80 = 289,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,235.20/472,852.80 = 289,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,235.20x = 472,852.80 × 289,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,235.20x = 136,857,975,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,857,975,045.12/315,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,145.60

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